writing+transitions

Building Bridges activities with transitions Transitions are words or phrases that are like a bridge between your ideas. They keep the reader from getting lost and confused.

Transitions can appear between sentences or paragraphs. They build a bridge between ideas. You may not always need a transition. However, it is usually a good idea to use a transition between each paragraph. Transitional words and phrases most often appear at the beginning of a paragraph or sentence. Chances are, you probably already use transitions in your writing and speaking. If not, it's easy to practice. Here are a few examples of transitions: // "Suddenly" is a transitional word leading your reader to the next event. // // "However" is a transitional word that helps to lead into a contrasting idea. // // "Another key point" is a transitional phrase that leads your reader right to the next supporting idea. // [|Here is a link to a great list of transitions] Now, let's get started building some bridges!!
 * When should you use transitions? **
 * __ Suddenly..... __**
 * __ However.... __**
 * __ Another key point..... __**

**__ Activity Two: __** >
 * __ Activity One: __**
 * First, print out my version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, as well as a copy of 
 * Read the story. You will notice that some words and phrases are missing.
 * Using some of the following common transitions ( so, meanwhile, next, but then, by this time, lastly, at this, first) discuss with your partner where to place the words or phrases so that the story flows smoothly.
 * Re-read the story.
 * Print out [|Bridges Activity Page 2].
 * Repeat Activity One, except use the new words and phrases to complete the story (so, consequently, at about the same time, immediately, however, in spite of this, in the mean time, finally, not surprisingly, first, by this time
 * Which version do you like better?